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Monday, September 26, 2011

We finally had a day with some sunshine, so I was able to get some pictures of Orly Peachy Parrot for you! Peachy Parrot is a peach colored frost that was recently released in the Birds of a Feather collection by Orly. While it isn't my favorite color ever, it is still a nice polish.

In these pictures I am wearing two coats of Peachy Parrot and 1 coat of Seche Vite.

SV caused some serious shrinkage :(

It almost looks like there is a slight duochrome in these pictures, though I didn't notice one in real life. Hmmm... Since Peachy Parrot has a frosty finish, you can really see the brushstrokes. I absolutely hate that look -- it drives me nuts! But many girls love that finish, so it's really personal preference.

In that macro shot you can really see some brushstrokes on the nail. I tried very hard to keep my painting even, but you can still see a few lines. Orly Peachy Parrot also reacted poorly with Seche Vite, so I had some serious shrinkage. I'd recommend trying a different topcoat with this baby.

I think this is my least favorite color in the Birds of a Feather collection. It just wasn't for me, but it might look beautiful on someone else. I think I will be swapping this one.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Hi there, lacqueristas! I've just updated my layout, per suggestions that I was given in the giveaway form. I really like it much better than the last look. Let me know what you think of it in the comments :) I like to make my readers happy.

I'd also like to say that the Birds of a Feather swatches are coming, but it has been so rainy and gray here in St. Louis that I haven't been able to take any pictures for you yet. Trust me, though -- some beautiful colors will be posted soon. Orly knocked it out of the park with this collection!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Hi everyone! I'm currently working my way through swatching all of the Orly Birds of a Feather collection. It was recently released for the Fall season, and has created quite a bit of buzz on NB and in the blogosphere. Lots of people have been looking forward to Fowl Play, and it *is* beautiful, but I think the other colors deserve some attention too.

Today I will be showing off Sweet Peacock, a vibrant blue foil. Sweet Peacock was super easy to apply. The polish was easy to control and very well pigmented. It took just two thin coats to achieve a gorgeous and vibrant look.

So bright! Orly Sweet Peacock just glows on the nail! I loved wearing this color. Remember you can always click on the pictures to get a better close up view.

Macro!

In the macro shot you can really see just how foily and pretty Sweet Peacock is. I can't say anything bad about this polish! It was easy to apply, I love the color, and it is super glowy.

Check back tomorrow and the next day for more Orly Birds of a Feather swatches.

Monday, September 12, 2011

This week was rush week at SLU, and I was incredibly busy! I am a ZTA and I must say I am loving the new pledges :) One of the shirts we wore this week is a bright blue tank with Zeta Tau Alpha written in neon letters. I decided to do a matching manicure with neon colors.

I used Sinful Colors Neon Melon, Sally Hansen Celeb City, and China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy. I also used China Glaze White on White as underwear.

The idea for this manicure from Jane at Nailside, who does absolutely lovely tape manicures. That link will take you to a great tutorial Jane has done, so take a look if you'd like to try out this look!

I received a few compliments on this manicure and think it's really fun! The taping wasn't too complicated, and the final look is beautiful. What do you think of it?

- Aly

P.S. Thanks to everyone who has entered my Deborah Lippmann giveaway! If you haven't yet, please take a look -- it's open until the 30th.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

I am back! I've been having an amazing time since moving back to college. Clearly, I've been pretty busy too, since I haven't posted in a while. But now I am here! I should be back to more regular posting now, and for today I'd like to show you my newest franken. Tempête d'Été, which means summer storm in French, is a bright purple with flakies and glitter.

I really think the name Tempête d'Été is the perfect name for this franken. It reminds me of watching storms come in over the lake at my cabin.

I think this franken is so much fun! It wasn't too hard to mix up either. Here's what I used:

So far, this is definitely one of my favorite frankens. That's why I picked it to show to you! I've also got a sage green Spectraflair franken and a teal green Spectraflair franken I'll be showing off soon :)